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(1 - 25) of 25 OFCS Rating: 80% Fresh Page   1   "the Dardennes have managed to concoct an engaging and often suspenseful drama without ever calling upon fancy camerawork, sensational performances, or even so much as a musical score."   Eye for Film   Anton Bitel "A particularly unlikeable protagonist, the sky-high expectations that come with a Palme d'or and the distinct sensation of "been there, seen that"..."   european-films.net   Boyd van Hoeij 4.5/5 "meatier than anything that's likely to be released this year"   Filmcritic.com   Chris Cabin A- "Story thrives on how realistic, unsentimental, bleak and penetrating it is."   Ozus' World Movie Reviews   Dennis Schwartz 4/4 "A miracle."   Slant Magazine   Ed Gonzalez 4/5 "Un baldazo de realidad que confirma a los hermanos Dardenne como dos sensibles observadores de personajes marginales."   Uruguay Total   Enrique Buchichio B "Told without sentiment or an excess of didacticism, the story of redemption among the urban underclass carries considerable power but never becomes a truly searing experience."   One Guy's Opinion   Frank Swietek 4/5 "A hard-hitting and involving morality tale about the thief in the heart of a greedy young man."   Spirituality and Practice   Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat 66/100 "Like Spike Lee's 25th Hour, L’Enfant focuses on the redemption of a sinner, but it’s debatable whether L’Enfant really earns its teary finale."   eCinemaCenter.com   Gabe Leibowitz 2.5/4 "As a character study it delivers the goods, fraught with the sweet tension and painful heartbreak of coming of age and living on the edge."   Palo Alto Weekly   Jeanne Aufmuth 8/10 "An exploration of the existence of morality -- where does it come from, especially in a world as cold as what's presented here?"   Window to the Movies   Jeffrey Chen C "many will exit humming Peggy Lee's 'Is That All There Is?'"   Old School Reviews   John A. Nesbit "There was a lot of grumbling after L'Enfant was screened for critics."   Planet Sick-Boy   Jon Popick 3/5 "The minimalist tone may be an acquired taste -- which might be why [the Dardennes'] films have been overlooked at the Oscars but awarded the Golden Palm twice."   Film-Forward.com   Kent Turner "There is a very short list of films that have actually made me physically ill. It's not necessarily a bad thing."   Pretentious Musings   Kevin Koehler B+ "...intrigues with its small observations of what makes people tick."   Reeling Reviews   Laura Clifford 3/4 "Another engrossing character study worthy of recommendation from the Dardennes"   Movie Habit   Marty Mapes A "A rigorously austere masterpiece infused with intense humanism."   Lessons of Darkness   Nick Schager 5/5 "Apesar de todas as falhas de caráter do protagonista, ainda torcemos por sua redenção %u2013 uma proeza que o filme alcança sem maniqueísmos."   Cinema em Cena   Pablo Villaca 3/5 "I found myself grudgingly admiring the film on a technical level while being slightly annoyed with it on an emotional level."   eFilmCritic.com   Peter Sobczynski 2/5 "A lethargic, often slovenly chore."   Film Threat   Phil Hall B+ "It doesn't need a lot of dialogue. It is able to deliver its message in almost purely cinematic terms."   Laramie Movie Scope   Robert Roten B "The Dardennes' eye for detail and feel for character rhythms give it an authenticity, and their compassion and belief in redemption give us a reason to care."   Seattle Post-Intelligencer   Sean Axmaker 2.5/4 "Could be that the Brothers are getting either bored of their shtick or fond of their reputation."   Film Freak Central   Walter Chaw "Click here to see review"   Wolf Entertainment Guide   William Wolf  (1 - 25) of 25 OFCS Rating: 80% Fresh Page   1